Adk Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Adk Sandwich Shop, the earliest from 2022. Adk Sandwich Shop was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Adk Sandwich Shop on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: The back and front door will need to have a door sweep installed. PIC stated that he will work on it today.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time location did not have any hot water at the hand sinks or the three bay. PIC will need to have this repaired and call the office to have me come out to reopen the store. PIC will need to provide paperwork from the plumber on what was fixed. Staff at this time stated that the water has been out since last Friday. PIC on the phone is going to call the landlord to have this repaired.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Please review with staff that the store needs to have hot water to wash hands and equipment. Going forward if the location has no hot water please close the store and have it repaired.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: The back and front door will need to have a door sweep installed. PIC stated that he will work on it today.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Between the grill and the flip top is a piece of sheet rock being used as a divider. Please remove and provide something that is washable.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide thermometers for the refrigeration equipment. I could not finf them.
590.004/4-204.112-C
70
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active manegerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple open packages of deli meats container of raw chicken raw beef patty and open package of shredded cheese observed without date marking. Per PIC deli meat package was open the night before 4.10.25 and some ealier today 4.11.24. Provide made/discard date .
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of commercial oven observed with heavy carbon build up interior and exterior of 2 door sandwich station refrigerator observed heavily soiled interior of true refrigeration unit observed soiled panini press observed with heavy carbon build up interior of chest freezer observed with heavy carbon build up . Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wipping cloths observed stored on equipments. Discontinue maintain in sanitizing solution when not in use at all times.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ clean
590.004/4-501.12-C
67
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetables washed in the prep sink without a backflow preventor. Provide or PIC to request variance with procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided while using.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetables washed in the prep sink without a backflow preventor. Provide or PIC to request variance with procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided while using.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide. Inspector will email procedure.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to demonstrate warewashing answer questions pertaining illness policy date marking and cold holding. CFPM to retrain staff.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple open packages of deli meats observed without date marking. Per PIC deli meat package was open the night befoore and some ealier today. Provide date/discard date .
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer Advisory and reminder observed missing from multiple menu items. Provide and (*) asterisk all necessary menu items.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of 2 door sandwich station observed heavily soiled interior of true refrigeration unit observed soiled dishes drying rack observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed missing a hood vent system. Provide. Refered to BFD to advise
590.004/4-301.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Storage bins observed without labels. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed serving spoon stored in stagnant water. Discontine. Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-304.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC washing dishes with yellow sponge. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed heavily smoke odor. Repair
590.006/6-304.11-C
39
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood in question please refer to BFD.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food measuring thermometer provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from behind service counter non inuse equipment.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some squeeze condiment bottles.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below hand sink leaking repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood in question please refer to BFD.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide proper covers for food in storage. Found not in a container in freezer.
590.003/3-305.11-C
95
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Do not block hand sink with cutting board.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink covered with a board with a hole in it and a large fan. Discontimue so prep sink can be used properly.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food in freezer not properly covered. Provide a cover for food in storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: PIC had two ovens two grill tops and a sandwich press all electric with not hood above.This will be refered to BFD and building dept to ensure safe.
590.004/4-301.14-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Adk Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Adk Sandwich Shop on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Adk Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Adk Sandwich Shop.
How does Adk Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Adk Sandwich Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Adk Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Adk Sandwich Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Adk Sandwich Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Adk Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Adk Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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